Beyond Fashions kicked off its four day event with a cocktail party at Milk Studios which featured clothing and accessories donated by the world’s hottest designers such as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Yves St. Laurent, Christian Dior, Versace, J.P. Tod’s, Ungaro, Roberto Cavalli, Tracy Feith, Kenneth Cole, Nicole Miller, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, BCBG Max Azria, and dozens of others. Most of the clothing proceeds generated from the event will directly benefit The Prasad Project, an international not-for-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for those living in impoverished conditions. Its programs include medical, dental & eye care, nutrition and community education & development in India, Mexico, and the United States. Learn more at ww.Prasad.org.

Honorary Chairpersons Phylicia Rashad and Kimberly Rockefeller were in attendance at Beyond Fashion 2003. Showing their support for the event are supermodels and committee members Christy Turlington, Esther De Jong, Frederique van der Wal, Amy Wessson, Bridget Hall, Eva Herzegova, and Carmen Kass. They were joined by celebrities including Sean Combs, Natalie Imbruglia, and Dayle Haddon. Also present were Rufus and Sally, The Earle and Countess of Albemarle, Countess Isabel Rattazi, Alex von Furstenberg, hotelier Vikram Chatwal, restaurateurs Amy Sacco, Mark Baker, Jeffrey Jah, and famed photographer Sante d’Orazio, among many other notables from the worlds of fashion, music, society, and entertainment